Chapter 1685

Back in her dorm room, Skyler couldn’t wait to wash off the day’s grime. She showered quickly, laundering her clothes in the process. Lying on her bed afterward, her mind buzzed with the evening’s events. Desiree was a piece of work, downright terrifying. Tonight’s lackeys hadn’t succeeded, but Skyler knew that witch wouldn’t hesitate to strike again.

Something had to be done. If not, her job and studies would suffer, and that was non-negotiable.

Lost in thought, she barely noticed when Emma and Amanda returned, trailed by Vivian, who rarely stayed in the dorm.

Skyler sat up, urgency coloring her tone. “Vivian, you wouldn’t happen to have Desiree’s contact, would you?”

Vivian nodded and cautiously asked. “Yeah, why?”

“I need it,” Skyler said plainly.e2

flickered across Vivian’s face. Sharing a friend’s contact without permission felt wrong. “Can I check with Desiree first?”

a while to respond after the message was sent.”Vivian, darling, everyone at school wants my number, but I’m

hint of pride welled up in Vivian. She felt she was special to Desiree. “Skyler, she’s not comfortable with it.”

nodded, masking her disappointment. “Got it.”

puzzled, asked, “Sky, why the sudden need for Desiree’s digits?”

to take care of,” Skyler deflected, grabbing

Emma frowned. “Hey, slow down. At least eat the BBQ we packed for you before you dash off.”

not hungry. I’ll treat you guys once this mess is sorted.” Skyler’s voice trailed off as she hurried out the door. Emma glanced at the packed barbecue chicken wings and grilled fish. “Let’s just eat. It’d

“Skyler seemed off. Think she’s in trouble?”

she’s tough as nails. She’ll tell us when she’s ready,” Emma said.

“I hope she’s

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